Power is back on in our church and school. We thank all who worked so hard to restore it, and we pray that everyone’s power will be fully restored soon.
We will have
our normal summer weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday
5:30 pm in church
Sunday 8:00
am outdoors
10:00 am outdoors
12:00 noon in church
This weekend
we will have the annual Collection for the Church in Africa. Make sure to place
your gift in an envelope marked “Africa” since we are not taking up collections
– drop your envelope in the collection baskets.
We will
bless college students at each Mass this weekend. During this time of
uncertainty may they know God’s peace.
Next weekend,
the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady (August 15) falls on a Saturday. Therefore,
it IS NOT a Holy Day of Obligation this year. Mass in honor of the Assumption
of Our Lady will be held next Saturday at 8:00 am.
Our church
capacity as per the Archdiocese of NY is now at 33% which makes a big
difference.
We are been
informed that there will be no CYO basketball at least until January 1.
Stephen
Broussard and Dennis McCormack are to be Ordained to the Permanent Deaconate on
October 31 at the Cathedral. There is no information yet regarding how many can
attend.
The
Altar-Rosary Society regretfully has cancelled their Christmas Fair for this
November. This fundraising event supports the Tri-Parishes and is a favorite of
many throughout the region. How sad!
The Sony
cameras have finally arrived! Now we can get to work setting up our broadcast
system in the church. We will let you know when it is ready to go.
Ryan Lugo
has completed his Eagle Scout Project – the new Shrine to St. Joseph. It is in
memory of Rich Scampoli who is loved by so many of us. Ryan designed the shrine
in the shape of a chalice and host. Take a look! We hope to have a dedication blessing
soon. Thank you, Ryan, Scouts, and financial donors. It is a beautiful and
prayerful addition to our property!
Gary Bartilucci
is on a well-deserved vacation this week. Gary has been tremendous during this
terrible pandemic, filling in the gaps and helping to keep St. Columba going. Gary
is a huge blessing to St. Columba. Enjoy your week Gary!
Father
Connolly will be away from St. Columba August 10-15.
Our
Bookkeeper, Mary Gallagher, estimates that due to the pandemic, our
Collections are short about $1,000 each week. We are so grateful to all who
are trying to keep up with their donations. Perhaps some who are reading this
are not regular givers to St. Columba. Would you consider adding your support,
especially during these challenging days? An easy way to give is We Share.
Check our parish web site for more information.
Cardinal’s
Appeal
Goal -
$139,000.00
Pledges -
$93,659.00
Gifts – 402
Average Gift
- $232.98
Renew and
Rebuild
Pledged -
$1,758,121.92
Paid -
$1,092,754.58
God bless
you for your generosity, especially during these difficult times.
